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Saturday, July 31, 2010

This first photograph was taken August 2008. Notice just a little blue showing.The rest of these photographs were taken this afternoon in my zinnia flowerbed,which the butterflies all absolutely love.Notice the blue on this one.I apologize for all the photographs, and they are not all clear.

I was trying to capture every angle that I could.

Because I don't think I have ever seen one with this much blue on it,and it looked much more bright yellow instead of pale while I was photographing it.

After looking at all these photographs I think it is a Tiger just like the one from 2 years ago.

Maybe it is in it's first days and the blue fades.

Just a thought, but I don't really know.

Hoping Hap will stop by and clarify for me.

Think this is why I don't photograph as much as I used to. When I get to the computer I grab all my reference books and spend way too many hours pouring over them trying to see the subtle differences in the butterflies and birds.

And then there is Etsy....on the Etsy site there is something called Treasury List. People that list on Etsy make these list of items they like, I made one here of things that flutter. Just click here and see the listing. I actually don't see what it benefits me to pick and build a Treasury List because if you follow the rules (which I did) you can't include one of your own listings. But you all know how well I like things that flutter and I do think I picked some very pretty items. The beaded butterfly pillow is gorgeous.

Hi Leedra, I hope I can clarify.The large amount of blue on thehind wings of a yellow Tiger tellyou it is a female. The males mayhave a couple of blue spots down there. Two books I would highlyrecommend for the butterfly photo-grapher are: Butterflies of NorthAmerica by Jim Brock and KennKaufman; and Butterflies throughBinoculars-The East by JeffreyGlassberg. I know it gives yousome satisfaction when you do findthe name in the guide, but if youare in a bind for time, go aheadand e-mail the pics to me and I'llhelp as best as I can!Hap in New Hope (MN)

I, too, pour over the books to find what I can about 'everything.' Had I only done more of this in my youth, my life may have taken a different direction. One of the coolest illustrations are found in The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Butterfly World by Paul Smart. It's a gorgeous read. Your Swallowtails are a delight to see.Thanks for sharingBlessYourHeart

I love when you show us all the angles of your photo subject. It's interesting what you can find such as the blue on this swallowtail. Very pretty. I hope Etsy is successful for you - you are such a talent!!

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I am a Christian wife, mother and grandmother. I have 2 grown married children, 3 grandsons, and one granddaughter. I have been a photographer over 40 years, receiving my first camera when I was 12 or 13 years old. I am always passionate about the craft that I am currently involved in. My husband tolerates my passions quite well, whether it is my photography, stained glass or knitting. I started digital photography in 2007, and started selling my photography at that time. I began selling my knitting in 2009, and needle felting in 2010. I began designing knit patterns in 2009, but did not begin selling them until 2011. I also enjoy flower gardening, birding and x-stitch. Leedra's Photos For Fun sometimes shows these other interest. Photography By Leedra is always my photography, but it is not posted as often as Leedra's Photos For Fun. Heirloom Goods blog is about what is going on at Heirloom Goods, not just my creations, it sometimes includes Jimmy's creations.